Quotes About Directness

I'm frank brutally frank. And even when I'm not frank I look frank.

The easiest way to be inscrutable is to be completely straightforward and honest. Then no one will be able to figure out what you're up to.

I am a very frank person and that's how I hope to remain. I don't like to pretend to be polite. What you see is what you get.

My advice to defensive players: Take the shortest route to the ball and arrive in a bad humor.

Be candid with everyone.

Do not put cleverness in front of the communication.

The simplest definition of Parkour is the ability to move quickly and efficiently from one destination to another, using the most direct route with the ability to combat any obstacles along the way.

Say What You Mean: Don't Make Them Guess

I think there is a misconception that being open and honest and saying what it is you want is something we should be embarrassed about. But that's just not me. I am a very honest person. I always tell somebody what I am looking for, and I don't want people to waste my time, basically.

I don't believe in wasting anybody's time. I like to be honest. I like to be clear.

I can't stand people who look into the camera and look into the eyes of millions of people and wax political correctness.

Im not rude, I'm just plain honest.

The poet is someone, I think, who's interested in registering experience immediately or giving you the sense of immediacy and directness.

I now make my living by being impolite. I am clumsy at it.

I say what I mean. I don't speak in code. That's why I am a star and ace communicator.

It's so easy to make things complicated in business.

I don't avoid confrontation, people should know that.

People who know me know that I'm not going to open my mouth and say something if I don't mean it. I'm very short and sweet. I'm old-school when it comes to it: I say what I mean and mean what I say, and then get off of it. It's simple as that.

The easiest way around the bases is with one swing of the bat.

Freshen up? Is that some horrible transatlantic slang? If you mean for a rest, a wash, a change of clothes, then please say so. People always said what they meant in my day.

Imagine yourself a teacher with your child in your classroom. Try emulating a teacher's clarity, directness, and expectations for an hour or so, and see what happens.

Practice telling your child your expectations and wishes in statements that declare rather than ask.

You get angry, you punch someone in the face. Simple. Direct. Bloody. Fun!

During conflict, it is tempting to complain to a third party rather than courageously speak the truth in love to the person you're upset with. This makes the matter worse. Instead, you should go directly to the person involved.